India score maiden FIFA World Cup goal, but evening ends in heartbreak; Paraguay, USA, Mali win
India score maiden World Cup goal, but evening ends in heartbreak. Check out some of the best images from Day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Jeakson Singh scored India's first-ever World Cup goal in any age group category on Monday. PTI
Jeakson's goal meant India were just minutes away from securing their first ever World Cup point, against Colombia in New Delhi on Monday. PTI
Jeakson, the tallest player in the Indian side, headed in a Sanjeev Stalin corner, sending the stadium into a state of delirium. AP
But it was not to be, as Colombia broke Indian hearts with a winner just seconds after Thounaojam's goal. PTI
Meanwhile in Navi Mumbai, Paraguay won their second straight match, defeating New Zealand 4-2. PTI
Anibal Vega scored a brace for Paraguay, as the South Americans booked their place in the last-16 of the Under-17 World Cup. AP
USA, having defeating India 3-0 in their opening match, beat Ghana by an identical scoreline to also confirm their place in the last-16. AP
In a match played under the pouring rain, Mali had too much class for Turkey, and will meet New Zealand in the final encounter next. AP